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Pricing

Our rate structure corresponds to a range of consumption profiles. The Régie de l’énergie approves, on an annual basis, the distribution revenues of Gaz Métro and our rate breakdown. The Régie also approves the various rate structures and changes where applicable.

To understand the price of natural gas, you need to understand its five components: natural gas supply, transportation, compression, load balancing, distribution.

Supply

The supply is the natural gas itself, the fuel. The price fluctuates according to market supply and demand. The supply price is modified monthly. We bill you the same as what we pay the producers. Learn more on gas supply (PDF)

Compression

The compressor fuel is what runs the compressors that transport natural gas from the wells to the territory we serve. The compressor fuel price is modified monthly. We bill the compressor fuel at the same price as what we pay the producers. Learn more on compression (PDF)

Transportation

This is the service that sends the natural gas through pipelines from the production sites to Quebec , the territory served by Gaz Métro. The transportation prices are modified when Gaz Métro transportation suppliers modify their own prices. We bill this service at the same price as what we pay the transportation companies. Learn more on transportation (PDF)

Load balancing

Load balancing means managing the variations between summer and winter consumption and natural gas storage management. This component's price is modified annually, at the beginning of October.Gaz Métro bills this component at the same price that the load balancing tools are bought from suppliers. Learn more on load-balancing (PDF)

Distribution

This is the natural gas delivery service through our distribution network. You are assigned a rate based on your comsuption. The distribution price is modified annually.Gaz Métro's earnings come exclusively from this component of your bill. Learn more on distribution (PDF)

Two components, supply and compressor fuel, are not regulated and follow market supply and demand. However, any change to the other three components must be approved either by the Régie de l’énergie (distribution and load balancing), or by the National Energy Board (transportation).

The Régie de l’énergie has approved Gaz Métro’s Conditions of Service and Tariff. These terms apply to all of our customers and set out the conditions related to: natural gas services provided, billing and payment options, various applicable tariffs and rights and responsibilities.

All customers may, if they wish, purchase their natural gas supply and compressor fuel services from the supplier of their choice. Also, according to predefined eligibility criteria, certain customers will be able to opt out of Gaz Métro's transportation and load-balancing services.

You have some questions about Gaz Métro's credit policy and guidelines for commercial customers? This is the answers to the key questions you may have regarding Gaz Métro's credit requirements and accepted types of guarantees.

The first criterion Gaz Métro uses in its credit evaluation process is the number of years you have been in business under the same legal entity. Here is a table summarizing Gaz Métro's evaluation process.

Number of years in business under the same legal entity: Three years or less

Gaz Métro's evaluation : Gaz Métro has based its risk evaluation on a study by the ministère de l'Industrie et du Commerce*

Decision: Gaz Métro will require a deposit

More than three years under the same legal entity

Gaz Métro's evaluation: Gaz Métro requires authorization to conduct a banking verification for credit evaluation purposes. In certain cases, financial statements may also be required. Gaz Métro evaluates credit according to generally accepted practices concerning credit: the quality of banking references and financial statements, the payment history with Gaz Métro at your other addresses supplied by natural gas (if applicable), the activity sector and degree of risk.

Decision: Gaz Métro may or may not require a deposit following this evaluation.

The deposit required by Gaz Métro may take the following forms: a cash payment, a letter of guarantee emitted by a financial institution and irrevocable for a three-year period or a surety subject to Gaz Métro's approval.

Amount of deposit

The amount of the deposit required id determined based on an estimate, or the history of the volumes withdrawn at the service address. It will not exceed tht total for the two highest consecutive months of consumption over a twelve-month period..

Payment of deposit

The deposit must be paid before natural gas service commences. In the event that the natural gas service is already available to the customer at the service address, the payment is required at the due date indicated on the bill in order to ensure continuity of service.

What happens to a financial deposit?

Gaz Métro holds your deposit in a trust account. Simple annual interest on the amount of your deposit will be credited to your invoice before January 30 of each year. The interest rate is adjusted annually on January 1st.